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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday March 21, 2008 - 25 Getting decked out this Spring - what you should know! As the temperature rises, thoughts turn to spending time basking in the sun, grilling, entertaining and relaxing on the deck. Now is the time to begin plans for building or upgrading this cornerstone piece of your backyard. Consider the following tips to get your decking plans in motion: Plan accordingly. Before embarking on building or upgrading the deck, first determine the activities that will take place on the deck, whether that be grilling, lounging or eating. Next, map out how the deck can be divided into areas for each activity. Choose materials. Due to the growing popularity of decks, there are now many deck building materials to choose from. Here are the top materials you should consider: · Composite decking­ made of wood fibre and plastic, low maintenance materials. Very malleable, making curves and shapes an option in the deck design · Pressure-treated wood ­ most com- grill, patio set and plants. Extra features either your brand new or upgraded deck, mon and affordable, usually made of pine to consider include solar lighting, out- get out there and enjoy it with friends or spruce door couches and patio heaters to extend and family before the warm weather pass· Cedar ­ provides natural resistance outdoor entertaining well into the es you by.. to decay and insect damage. Needs to be evening. treated regularly Now that you're all decked out with - News Canada Plastic ­ lighter, low maintenance material, offered in a range of colours Fancy finish. There are a variety of deck finishes, ranging from conventional penetrating stains to water-based stains in clear, semi-transparent and opaque finishes. Most home- Celebrating 15 Years of Uncompromising Quality owners use semi-transparent or opaque stains to maximize the protection and duration of their coating. Dress it up. Give the deck character by adding household items such as pillows and cenCLOSED trepieces, along with more traGOOD FRIDAY ditional outdoor fare, such as a 40% Hand Crafted Furniture by Mennonites RSARY SALE 15TH ANNIVE FINAL 3 DAYS Easter! Hydrangea Easter Fleurette 4 blooms! (6" pot) (8" pot) Happy OFF OPEN EASTER ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS SUNDAY Any Mattress Set You Add On 15 25 25 $ % % OFF Any Buffet & Hutch or Sideboard You Add On % OFF Your Choice! 12 98 each, reg.$17.99 Easter Gift Baskets 2998 Buy Any Table and at least 3 Chairs and receive An Extra Chair 10" basket, reg.$39.99 Outdoor Living Pre-Season Easter Treats! Saturday, March 22nd 9:00 am sharp! Hershey's chocolate Easter Treats will be available in-store!* *A minimum donation of $5.00 per family will be accepted and net proceeds will be donated to the Children's Wish Foundation. While supplies last. Friday, March 21 to Monday, April 28, 2008 Order today & %off save up to your patio furniture! Sale! 20 NOTE: This is only a "FRACTION" of the many specials offered. 15 % 15 OFF % OFF Oakville Trafalgar Rd. South Service Rd. PLUS Buy Any 5 Pc. Bedroom Suite and Receive An Extra Nite Table PLUS 15 $ 00 15 00 FOR ONLY W MORRISTON FOR ONLY Etobicoke-East Mississauga 2069 Burnhamthorpe Road East Tel: 905-624-3722 We're Open w w w. p e n w o o d f u r n i t u re . c o m 450 South Service Rd. W. Oakville, Ontario Morriston Cards Welcome Highway #6 N GUELPH HWY. #6 Mississauga-Oakville Bronte Rd. Fourth Line Dorval Rd. 606 Southdown Road Tel: 905-822-0251 9 garden centres to serve you! Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Easter Monday Morriston, Ontario 905-842-3653 to Hamilton QEW Wyecroft Rd. 519-837-3555 HOURS: Mon-Wed 10-6 · Thurs-Fri 10-8 · Saturday 10-6 · Sunday 11-5 CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY OPEN EASTER SUNDAY & MONDAY #401 E to Toronto Sale prices in effect until Monday March 24, 2008 or while supplies last. S